Funeral honors for unidentified Maine hero at Arlington
Washington March 23 aside from the United States battleship Maine the last of the dead were laid to rest in Arlington cemetery with full ceremony. President Taft cabinet officers and high military officials attended as flags flew at half mast and three volleys and taps saluted the dead. The procession moved from the Birmingham to the state and navy buildings, then to Arlington under Marine bands and military escort. Taft praised the unidentified dead while noting the Maine disaster helped spur the Spanish American War and the nation’s expansion.
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Arlington Cemetery
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Spain
Old Dominion
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District of Columbia Naval Militia
Father Chidwick
United Spanish War Veterans
White House
Hilles
Timmons
Secr
Secretary of Navy
Father Chadwick
Trusketry By & Company of Marines
Death on Duty Honors Our Navy Heroes in History
The passage honors sailors who died while on duty, noting their courage and steadfastness. It recalls the Philippines and Cuba as contexts of U S actions, praising the Navy's standing among world powers and the honor of those who served in uniform.
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Cuba
Philippines
Stephenson Seat Safe Says Session Leaders
Washington March 2 A thorough canvass of the senate on Senator Stephenson of Wisconsin under investigation for alleged corruption funds to aid his election shows he would retain his seat by a safe majority. Leaders estimate forty six to city senators will vote for him with a 91 member body and a Colorado vacancy. Absent or paired senators reduce votes to about fourteen. Action on the case may await the legislative day next Monday and a vote could stretch to Wednesday. The Lorimer election investigation committee will meet Wednesday March 27 to vote on the case.
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Associated Press
Washington,d. C
Senate
Stephenson
Wisconsin
Colorado
Senate Lorimer Election Investigation Committee
J. J. Braine
Boscobel
la Follette
Jl, Lenroot
Superior
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Antino
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W. &. Owen
Malden Rae
Fond du Lae
Mocha
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Bryan
Nebraska
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Baltimore
Victory of rebels seals fall of Asuncion troops
Buenos Aires reports the revolutionary forces defeat the Paraguayan government in Asuncion. More than 630 soldiers are killed. President Pedro Pena seeks refuge at the Uxauguayan legation as the capital falls to the insurgents.
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Associated Press
Buenos Aires
Agentina
Asuncion
Pedro Pena
Wettengel Hopes Growing for Senate Bid in North County
Special to The Northwestern Appleton Wisconsin Marelli says Dolithsians of the northern county back Wettengel for the senate term They plan to enter the race next year to land Anton Kuchuk in the seat Shawano county supporters want the seat away from Outdgardle county A Wilcox Ballard Walter conference mentioned Kuchukys as a possible rival but his California trip delayed his signature Cleary Cuthbertson Wettengels opponent is strong in the county and master of the state grange
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Rae
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Anton Kuchuk
Senate
Shawano County
Kuckyk
Wettengel
California
Cleary Cuthbertson
Grange
Man Lives Seventeen Days in Straw Stack in Prairie
A man named Wannameker, badly frostbitten, survived seventeen days in a straw stack near Prince Albert after tearing a path from Tisdale. He endured near starvation, eating only the food he managed to collect from the straw, and moved toward Crooked River seeking aid but remained stuck overnight in the straw stack until help arrived.
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Marel
John Wannameker
Prince Albert
Hocepital Wannameker
Crooked River
Tindale
Recreation needs in North Milwaunee meeting speakers urge public organization
Speakers from Washington University and Lawrence College address Saturday Land club on child recreation. Professor Bushnell notes old forms of play have moved from homes and urges directing plays and dances through public meetings. Obituary notice mentions death of an Oshkosh Trunk Co. manager and treasurer.
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Marels
Madisonm
Thetherington
Washington University
C. HL Bashwell
Lawrence College
Saturday Land Club
Bert
Bushnell
Oshkosh Trunk Company
Houser Charges Roosevelt Bad Faith Over La Follette Push
A letter from Walter L. Houser accuses Colonel Roosevelt of urging La Follette to run, claiming Roosevelt said he could not be a candidate, that this was a Democratic year, and that La Follette should lead the Progressive revolt. Houser alleges Roosevelt forces shifted once La Follette grew, with Hanna Muns ey Perkins and others backing Roosevelt and opposing La Follette.
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Associated Press
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Gifford Pinchet
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Milwaukee
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Taft Tcket
McGovern
Secretary of State
Taft
Wlaronsin
Sying
Real estate operator dies after Bronx shooting
Henry Lavelle real estate operator died from pistol wounds after a midnight shooting in the Bronx. Benjamin F. Mackson, fellow broker, was involved in a quarrel at Jackson's home where Lavelle's sister was employed as a housekeeper. Jackson claimed self defense and fled from the scene.
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Henry Lavelle
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Jackson
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Juror Not Citizen Said to Affect Retrial Bid
In Marquette and Hancock reports the Associated Press notes juror Bedell of Hancock is not a citizen. Hendrickson serving life for the murder of Mrs Ida Kaarela in November seeks a retrial based on that juror's noncitizenship.
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Associated’ Press
Hancock, Mich
Social News Index From Today's Paper
Brief social items include church notices and theater plans. Mentions Modern Woodmen War on Paper and tickets for Around Syracuse. Notes on new manseer Oshkowh bail team, plus Milwaukee, Acclaten, and the death of H. Pastor.
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Keith
Rome
Lincoln
New
York
New Maneser
Oshkowh
Milwaukee
Acclaten
Roosevelt in Maine Addresses Portland Rally
Theodore Roosevelt arrived in Portland to address a public meeting, after a reception by local Roosevelt club members. He planned a program with speeches and a reception, meeting political workers and state leaders along the way.
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Maine
Mare Tay
Theodore Stousevelt
iHousevelt Club
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Chicago
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Exeter
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Phillips- Baeler Academy
Theodore Roosevelt
Hoston
Durham
New Hampshire State College
Theodore Roonevelt
Colonel Roone
Public address on train platform as youth depart
A brief line records a man on a private car stating he is glad to see many young people as the train departs the station wishing them good bye and good luck. The quote reflects a farewell mood and hopes for the group.
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Velt
Mayor Forces Publisher to Apology After Paper Controversy
In Rock Island on March 23 mayor H. Af. compelled publisher John Looney to apologize and admit prior writings about him were false after Looney published a weekly paper with four stories deemed objectionable by the mayor.
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Rock Island
H. Af
Driver
John Looney
Looney
Milwaukee Brute Taken in Hatchet Murder Case
Arthur Koehler, a cousin of Miss Anna Miller, was arrested in Milwaukee and confessed to the hatchet attack that fatally injured Miss Miller at 1718 Wright Street last Thursday. Found hiding in an attic on Fourth Street, Koehler faces police charges as the victim remains at Emergency hospital with death expected.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Arthur Koehler
Anna Miller
Wright Street
Koehler
Miss Miller
Fourth Street
Strike Threat Looms Over Cotton Mills in New Bedford Area
A potential strike of 25 000 to 30 000 cotton mill workers looms as mill owners prepare for a meeting to discuss wage demands for a 10 increase by April 1. Meanwhile Taunton and New Bedford mills announce wage rises of 10, and Clutton and Garfield workers strike after offers of 5.
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New Bedford
Mass
Fallover
Kerr
American Thread Company
New Hugland Cotton Yarn Company
Taunton
North Chelmsford
Silesia Worsted Company
New Jersey
Pansal
Hevyen Hundred
Foratmann & Huffman
Clutton
N. J
New Jersey Spinning Company
Garfield
Chinese Massacre Feared Across Swatow and Shanghai
In Swatow fears of a massacre grow as fighting erupts near Chaochowfu and thousands flee. Canton sends more troops while minor disturbances spread through southern provinces. Premier Tang-Shao-zuo meets merchants amid talks of a domestic loan of about 160 million taels to back foreign financing. In San Francisco an alleged assassination attempt targets Wong Heing, minister of the new Chinese republic, after a bomb injures bystanders and a guard.
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China
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Tang-Shao
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Troop Dispatches Split Between Texas Posts
Fourteenth cavalry now en route from the Philippines is ordered to be divided between Fort Clark and Fort McIntosh in Texas. The Mexican ambassador in Washington thanked Taft for enforcing neutrality laws, praising recent strict measures and proclamations. In Chihuahua conditions prompt all American missionary staff to seek refuge in El Paso, Texas.
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D.D. C
Fourteenth Cavalry
Philippines
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Macintosh
Texas
Taft
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Boston
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Chihuahua
Commissioners For Foreign Missions
el Paso
Tex
Gen H H Bingham Dies Father Of The Home
Gen Henry H Bingham longtime congressman from Pennsylvania died at his Philadelphia home after a long illness. A member of the House since March 4 1870 he was 71 years old. The death ends a career tied to the First Pennsylvania district as a public figure and political father to his party.
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Philadelphia
Henry H. Bingham
Congress
Pennsylvania
General Bingham
England Loses Industry to Strike Across Nation
Bohemia reports a strike ripple as coal mine protests spread across England hitting cotton mills in Lancashire and factories in Leeds. Rail services shrink due to coal shortages while ships halt naval work and ports feed starving families amid widespread unemployment. Union meetings in Cleveland seek wage settlement as mining talks edge toward possible April deadline.
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London
England
Nelson
Bolton
Lancashire
Leeds
Hhaland
Thanevy
Winston Spencer Churchill
Admiralty
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Navy
Hull
Grimsby
Termain
Habor
Union Opfichre
Cleveland
Operatore
Tinsted
Amertes
John P. White
Tituminoua
Rebels Routed Near Escalon in Chihuahua War Fight
Reports from Mexicali indicate federal troops routed rebels near Escalon in Chihuahua. About 300 rebels under Generals Inez Halazat and Emilion Canipa attacked by a Federal advance guard. The fight lasted two hours with 18 rebels killed and three Federals wounded. Rebels retreated north, burning bridges and crops as they withdrew.
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Associated Press
Mex . Mo
Escalon
Jiminez
Chihuahua
Inez Halazat
Emilion Canipa
State Demands Pure Food Prohibition Ahead of Court Ruling
Indiana seeks to ban the rule allowing benzonte of soda in preserved foods, with a federal court hearing on findings by Edward Daniels master in chancery. The case names H EB Barnard state food commissioner and the state board of health versus Williams Brothers Detroit and Curlice Brothers Rochester.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Edward Daniels
If Chancery
Inc
H. EB. Barnard
Atute Food Commissioner
State Board of Health
Williams Brothers Company of
Detroit
Mich
Curlice” Brothers Company
Rochester
Cotton data completed report to be sent to Congress
Washington March 23 The report of the cotton investigation tab board has been completed and will be transmitted to Congress next week with a presidential message. Chairman Emery said the synopsis would be sent to the president today.
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Associated Press
Wolleshington
D. C
Tab Board
Emery
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